College Aggies Online is Amazing
I believe that College Aggies Online and the Alliance are the best at getting youth involved in advocating for Ag.
When a farm kid goes to an animal rights conference…
If you have questions or concerns about how farm animals are cared for please ask a farmer who cares for their animals every day, not animal rights groups with a radical, unrealistic, and downright absurd agenda.
Reflections from the Animal Rights National Conference: what can we learn
The themes targeted the rights and welfare of all animals. After a few phrases were repeated, the strategic position these organizations held was clear: these conferences are an attempt to undermine the animal agriculture community.
How will you answer when someone asks – Why do youth show livestock?
I was recently asked “Why do youth still raise livestock and show at the fair?” I love questions like this. They open the door to not only inform and educate but to also share the impact involvement in 4-H and livestock can have on the lives of youth.
From the Cattle Pasture to Capitol Hill
Coming from a small, rural town in east-central Missouri, I never would have imaged myself interning in an office near the nation’s Capitol.
Directionally Challenged
Originally I was in route to becoming a zoo veterinarian, then to a farrier, to an equine vet, as well as considering equestrian management. The common ground: agriculture.
5 things to know about dairy farming
During my collegiate studies, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with some of the hardworking individuals who look over these cows and provide high-quality dairy products for American families. Here are five things to know about dairy farming.
A day in the life of an agriculture student
An agriculture student can study in a variety of disciplines such as animal sciences, entomology, plant sciences, food science and marketing.
You’re teaching my daughter WHAT in health class???
Ty Higgins shares his experience of when he learned his daughter watched “Food Inc.”
Roots in Pennsylvania stem a love of agriculture
My love of agriculture has helped me cultivate a pride in our food system and an interest in sharing agriculture with the public.